Last time you stopped by, we discussed the anatomy of the shoulder. After auto accidents, it is not uncommon to see a victim with a shoulder, neck, or back injury. Today, we are introducing readers to the process of an auto accident injury treatment and the many types of shoulder injuries.
Continuing the anatomy of the shoulder:
As we previously discussed, there are three joints in the shoulder. There is a glenohumeral joint, a acromioclavicular joint, and a sternovacular joint. The shoulder has one articulation.
This is the relationship between the scapula, also called the shoulder blade, and the chest wall. The glenohumeral joint is the main joint of the shoulder. This joint is made of a ball, or the humeral head, which is on a golf-tee shaped joint, or the glenoid of the scapula.
The bones found in the shoulder are covered by multiple layers of soft tissues. The top layer is calle date deltoid muscles. This muscles is just below the skin.
For those that enjoy working out, you may be informed on the muscles in the shoulder as you work on targeting each muscle. The deltoid muscle is the muscle that gives it a rounded appearance. This is the muscle that allows the arm to move overhead.
Immediately after the deltoid muscle is the sub-deltoid bursa. This is a sac filled with fluid. Picture a water balloon. There are many types of shoulder injuries.
Proper auto accident injury treatment:
However, being treated by an experienced auto accident doctors, including chiropractors and physical therapists, may best treat your injuries properly. If more attention is needed, patients may be referred to an orthopedic surgeon. Patients need quality auto accident injury treatment or else the pain will persist and lasting effects may linger for decades.
Fractures in the shoulder commonly involve the clavicle, or the collar bone. Also, fractures often occur ini the proximal humerus, or the top of the upper arm bone. Lastly, the scapula, or shoulder blade, may be fractured during a car accident.
A dislocation occurs when the bones on the opposite sides of a joint do not line up. Dislocations in the shoulder can happen in any of the three different joints. The dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint, or collar bone, is called a separated shoulder.
The name explains what that would look like. A dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint messes with the connection between the clavicle and the breastbone, or the sternum. The glenohumeral joint, the ball and socket joint of the shoulder, can be dislocated toward the front or the back.
These two types of dislocations are classified as anterior or posterior. There is also the possibility of soft tissue injuries. This can include tears of the ligaments, tendons, muscles, and joint capsule of the shoulder.
Some examples of this would be rotator cuff tears and labral tears. During an auto accident treatment plan, multiple doctor may be involved. We understand the coming weeks may be very overwhelming.
Saving money and receiving safe medical attention:
COVID-19 may put a kink in your normal treatment plans, but we intend to continue treating our patients with the utmost care and safety. Our offices are always held to a certain sanitized standard, but if you have questions involving our plans for moving forward, call us today. We are happy to put your mind at ease.
Remember that seeking medical attention at ProCare Health & Rehab Centers will save you a large amount of money compared to seeking immediate attention at a hospital. Thank you for entrusting us with your auto accident injury treatment!
Staff Writer
